"We're trying to keep them from succumbing to starvation right now," said Robinson.

This unique operation only started 24 hours ago, but since then the Texas Army National Guard has dropped more than 75,000 pounds of hay to struggling cattle. But for many cattle in southeast Texas, it's already too late.

"I know I've seen a few dead from the air myself," said Robinson. "We're just trying to keep that death toll down by delivering all this hay."

And the Teas Army National Guard isn't alone. Guardsmen from 11 other states are assisting. KHOU also learned the Singapore Air Force, who trains near Dallas, is flying supply missions across southeast Texas as well.